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R341 XOG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 XOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2010 137,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 131,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 126,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 122,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 119,096 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 31 May 2005 115,127 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R341 XOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R341 XOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R341 XOG registered?

R341 XOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R341 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 XOG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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